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Here i have attached images of my settings at current: EDIT: I have changed my system power settings to 'High Performance Mode' also.

Thanks for the advice! I did try that and you are right; framerate does improve and it's always an option. My goal really is to try and get the highest fidelity possible with the resources i have and, given the fact that i am using vsync @60fps (and with 1920x1080), there shouldn't be any issues to be honest, and it is baffling me why this should happen!. It would be appreciated to try and have some 'official' support from the dev team or moderators that have a deep understanding of what is going on here. I know my system is more than capable!.

Thanks for the advice! I have the windows power setting at 'balanced' currently; I haven't altered any Nvidia settings in control panel yet also. All these I will try though! ;). Like I stated before; the settings within DCS are same to Spudknockers on YouTube (he did a recent graphics tutorial, so I took a screenshot and applied them)...but not getting similar performance. However, the frame drops only occur below 800ft while looking directly to the side down at the trees... EDIT: I also do not have game mode enabled.

Thanks for the details! I think it's just a learning curve for each individual to reach their desired stability... I tried something different today; I set some settings in DCS, then exited the sim and deleted the fxo/metashaders2 file cache. Once I had done that and conducted another test, the fps did improve but strangely it induced sporadic stuttering...:/ I am going to check the affinity tomorrow; along with a few other bits of advice. Again, what I find baffling the most is that I'm not running the sim in high resolution, nor high fps (sync @60). I also noticed in the graphics.lua file something odd... The fps was set to: 180max And sync (or sync) to: false Very strange??? - should I edit those...?

Hello everyone! (devs, moderators & fellow sim aviators), Right...where to begin...hmmm Okay, I'll try my best to explain the situation because as of right now, I'm not convinced enough to continue with DCS World :/. Firstly, let me begin with my (brand new) PC...here are the specs: CPU:- Intel i9 10900 (coffee lake 2.8ghz - 5.2ghz with Turbo Boost enabled) GPU:- GeForce RTX 2080 Super 8gb OC (Windforce) RAM:- Corsair Vengeance PRO RGB (@3200mhz) Motherboard:- ASUS PRIME Z490-P (1208 - Latest bios) CPU Cooler:- Corsair H100i PRO XT (RGB) CASE:- Corsair 465x RGB (Black) SSD:- (x2) WD 250gb HDD:- (x1) 1TB - storage drive Now, the main purpose of this PC was specifically for the purpose of returning to flight simulation (military mainly), hence DCS World. So, I build my PC and have everything up and running superbly; testing other simulation titles based on motor racing, as I have an interest in this too...And I may add, all simulations running all on highest settings with no fps drops. I will also add that I have always ran my simulation software with a resolution of 1020x1080 @60fps (VSYNC) - I also (fingers crossed), shall be using the same in DCS. So...getting to the issue... I download and install DCS on the fresh SSD and as a (template), I used Spudknockers (YouTube) graphics settings as his PC specifications are close to my own. I used his as from his videos, it is clear he has a good stable high quality setup, with fps constantly high with minimal stuttering. I just need to interject here: As I am in the process of awaiting delivery of: Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS Thrustmaster F/A-18A (grip add-on) Logitech S Rudder pedals TrackIR5 (with Pro-Clip)... I have been using the keyboard and flying the SU-25 on the Caucasus map; quite competently without crashing. Anyway, the issue is this... With Spudknockers graphics settings (but at 1920x1080 @60fps vsync), the fps has been stable for the most part; little to no stuttering issues at all...HOWEVER... Whenever I fly over large areas of trees (specifically), and in a 45 - 80 degree banked turn, if I use the numpad to look towards the ground (trees), the fps has drops to around 38fps/45fps or in the low 50s...? why? With the near same specifications of PC to that of Spudknockers (along with graphics settings), there is no reason for this performance drop!. I have been viewing videos and scouring the internet on forums tryingto find a solution to the issue...for example; A: One solution stated to delete the cache in the fxo folder and metashaders folder respectively (no noticeable effect). B: Another was to immediately press ALT + ENTER once in cockpit (I did notice a higher framerate) - Enabling Full Screen apparently. C: To turn off Civilian traffic, turn off MSAA & SSAA, then use NVIDIA Control Panel to enable these. This appeared to not enable anything, and so I reverted to DCS settings. The point being here is; I am not running DCS in high resolution nor framerate, as I personally don't feel the need to go higher...its what I am used to. (I'll also add that I am using an HDMI cable and with my 40inch monitor, only allows 60hz)...hence VSYNC @60fps. I will provide any further details if required. I simply am baffled as to what is the issue here!. Additionally, I am using the non Steam version (v2.5.6). I also read in the forum that others have had the same issues; although the solution didn't materialise. One last note; If however I am say above 1000ft, I haven't noticed any fps issues while conducting the same test. It gets increasingly worse the lower i fly over trees specifically. I am desperate for advice as I was so looking forward to purchasing some modules I have in mind, but as of this moment, I'm at a loss whether to continue with DCS World and return the purchases I've made :(. Please can someone help! Thank you for your time everyone!